Bushwhack

On the summit. Across the background are Bronco Butte, Continental Mountain, Black Mountain and the city of Cave Creek.

Quien Sabe Peak

2017-01-13 Hiking 0

I first noticed Quien Sabe Peak’s distinct formation while hiking Cottonwood Creek from the Bronco Trailhead to Cave Creek last April. I frequently plan hikes, then don’t […]

Ray checking out a distant spot shower.

Coronado Mesa

2017-01-01 Hiking 0

This is the third of Pam’s New Years HikeArizona get togethers I’ve done, after Vulture Peak in 2013 and Roblas Butte last year. This was […]

Colton Crater: It may not look like it, but that is an 800 ft. climb to the right.

Colton Crater

2016-09-29 Hiking 2

I noticed Colton Crater when I was out here last year, hiking SP Crater. Whereas SP Crater is tall, steep and slippery with volcanic rock […]

Decorative boiler flu control. (Photo by Paul)

Mount Union Mine

2016-06-25 Mine Exploring 0

My mine exploring buddy Paul, aka @PrescottStyle, had this up for last Saturday, but William couldn’t make it, and I knew Sunday would be too […]

Looking down at the Onyx Bridge, across the Lithodendron Wash basin to the unnamed mesa, on which you can see the Painted Desert Inn.

Onyx Bridge

2016-05-21 Hiking 2

What it is, what it was & what it shall be. I had intended to do this as my third Thursday hike, but the battery […]